The New York Red Bulls return home to Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, August 16 to face the first-place Philadelphia Union. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with pre-game radio coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Broadcast details and coverage
– New York Red Bulls Radio presented by Sports Illustrated begins at 7 p.m. ET with Countdown to Kickoff, hosted by Matt Harmon and Steve Jolley.
– MLS Season Pass on Apple TV carries the game in English and Spanish starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. Neil Sika will handle English play-by-play with Lloyd Sam, and Jose Bauz will call Spanish with Natalia Astrain.
– In addition to Apple TV, the match will be available in English on New York Red Bulls Radio via the team app and NewYorkRedBulls.com. The platform promises no blackouts and no required Apple TV+ subscription, with full match coverage including pre-match, post-match analysis, highlights, profiles, interviews, replays, and more.
Series history and current form
– This is the 48th all-time meeting between the Red Bulls and the Union. Philadelphia holds the edge in the series, 22-16-9, though New York has enjoyed success at home, posting a 10-6-5 mark against the Union at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
– The Red Bulls have been strong at home this season, going 9-2-2, the most home wins in a single MLS campaign since 2019.
– The Union arrive in New Jersey in first place in the league standings with a 15-5-6 record and 51 points. They own a 6-4-2 road record this season and have not been defeated at Sports Illustrated Stadium since 2019.
Player note
– Captain Emil Forsberg contributed an assist in New York’s most recent visit to Sports Illustrated Stadium on August 10 and enters the match with 17 MLS goal contributions this season (goals plus assists).
What to watch
– The Red Bulls will look to capitalize on home-field advantage as they chase a milestone win at their longtime venue: their 150th career MLS win at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
– Philadelphia’s road form and their league-leading position will test New York’s defense and midfield work, particularly in how Forsberg’s leadership and creation can unlock an organized Union back line.
Summary
New York hosts Philadelphia in a pivotal MLS clash at Sports Illustrated Stadium with both teams bringing strong form to a match that could influence playoff positioning and milestone celebrations. The game is broadcast across radio and MLS Season Pass, with extensive pre- and post-match coverage, and promises to be a tactical test for Red Bulls’ home momentum and Union’s league-leading performance.